Colne Primet Academy vs Pendle Vale College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 828 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colne Primet Academy
Colne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
805 students
Pendle Vale College
Nelson · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,046 students
| Measure | Colne Primet Academy Colne, North West | Pendle Vale College Nelson, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #459 of 536 | #324 of 536 |
| National rank | #3702 of 4,090 | #2771 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 805 | 1,046 |
| Pupils on roll | 805 | 1,046 |
| Free school meals | 42% | 37.6% |
| Capacity filled | 76.7% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.4 | 42.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.2% | 32.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 43.5% | 54.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.23 | 3.74 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Colne | Nelson |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.colneprimet.co.uk | www.pendlevale.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Pendle Vale College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.5 vs 17.5).
- •Pendle Vale College is the larger school with 1,046 students compared with 805.
- •Colne Primet Academy is a academy school while Pendle Vale College is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Colne Primet Academy better than Pendle Vale College?
On the Success Index (England), Pendle Vale College ranks higher (33.5 vs 17.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Colne Primet Academy and Pendle Vale College?
About 828 m in a straight line, between Colne and Nelson in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colne Primet Academy: 805. Pendle Vale College: 1,046. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colne Primet Academy and Pendle Vale College rank in North West?
Colne Primet Academy is 459th of 536 and Pendle Vale College is 324th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).